infamous
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Argentina won the match 2-1 thanks to two Maradona goals, including his infamous "Hand of God" finish in which he illegally punched the ball into the net.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
It was the day of Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand Of God" - as well as his brilliant second goal - as Argentina won 2-1, and then went on to lift the World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The lithium-ion batteries that supply much of today’s clean energy come with some infamous drawbacks, from fire risk to reliance on foreign mining.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
A four-part documentary offers a look behind the curtain of the infamous Nevada festival Burning Man, examining its trials and tribulations over five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Cardan’s clothes are disarranged, from crawling under tables or being captured and tied, and his infamous tail is showing under the white lawn of his shirt.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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The Bill of Rights
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Grade 9, List 5
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